Nikon COOLPIX S9900 Camera Firmware 1.2 Download

Posted at December 25, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Nikon COOLPIX S9900 Camera Firmware 1.2 Description

Fixes:

- In certain locations, location data could sometimes be inaccurate, unavailable, or unreliable.
- The shutter-speed display would not flash in shutter-priority auto mode if optimal exposure could not be achieved because the subject was too bright.

How to verify your camera’s current firmware version:

- Turn on the camera.
- Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
- Press the rotary multi selector to the left to highlight the menu tab, select the setup tab, and press the OK button.
- Highlight Firmware version from the setup menu and press the OK button.
- The camera's firmware version will be displayed.
- Turn off the camera.

Quick Install Guide:

- Power the camera from AC adapter unit or use a fully charged battery.
- Create a new folder with an appropriate name on your computer's hard drive.
- Download the file from the available links.
- Run the downloaded file to create a folder which contains the firmware folder.
- Use a card reader or similar device to copy the firmware folder to the root directory of a memory card formatted in the camera.
- Backup any data saved to the camera’s internal memory.
- Insert the memory card into the camera's memory card slot and turn on the camera.
- Select Firmware version from the camera's setup menu and follow instructions displayed to upgrade the firmware.
- After the update is complete, turn off the camera and remove the memory card.
- Access the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu to confirm that the firmware has been upgraded.
- Format the camera’s internal memory by selecting Format memory from the setup menu, and then turn off the camera. 

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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